Features

Listen - In the second of a two-part episode on Charles Mackay Black Sheep investigates the mysteries surrounding the Whanganui Mayor's attempted murder of D'Arcy Cresswell. Audio

The RNZ Concert live recording of Ka Pō Ka Ao: Rob Ruha and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has won Best Music Feature at the 2023 NZ Radio Awards. This follows a Gold medal in the New York Festivals Radio Awards. Audio

In Armageddon Time a young boy in 1980s New York confronts some harsh realities behind the American Dream. Despite promising ingredients, this is an oddly unbalanced film, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Mushrooms, the stalwarts of the supermarket vegetable section, are having a moment. Here's how to make the most of them.

Our Changing World - There are around 2300 species of native New Zealand plants, but an estimated 25000–30000 species of plants from overseas. And many of them have gone rogue. Audio

Following a decade-long professional rugby career in France Mikaera Te Whata's love for French cuisine saw him enrol at university to study the art of charcuterie.

Long Covid and ME/CFS (formerly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are effectively the same illness, according to a University of Otago researcher. Audio

The Little Mermaid is the latest live-action remake of a Disney animated classic, and like most cover versions, it lacks the spark and charm of the original, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Miserable at work? Maybe you're thinking about it all wrong, says journalist Simone Stolzoff. Audio

Motueka police officer Stefen Harris has been a uniformed front-line responder for 30-plus years. That's a big enough job for most people, but he's also carved out a side hustle career as an award-winning author and film director. Video, Audio

Watch - Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by Dr Lara Grieves and Dr Will Flavell to discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio

It's the final week of New Zealand Music Month, which means its the final instalment of our feature 'The Song I Wish I'd Written' 

She's graced our screens for years, but next month Madeleine Sami takes on the biggest acting role of her career to date in new Australian black comedy Deadloch. Audio

The Hamilton-born organist is back in the country to take part in this weekend's Waikato Organ Festival as Guest Recitalist. Audio

The Damned's frontman Captain Sensible says the story behind his stage name involves lighter fluid and the loss of eyebrows. Audio

First Person - I'm sure every young 20-something at some point asks the question, "Who am I?", writes Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei.

As New Zealand Music Month comes to a close, we've asked more of our favourite musicians to help celebrate some of Aotearoa’s most iconic tunes, including Mel Persons, Pickle Darling, Delaney Davidson, and Nikita from Kita.

Considered the godfather of New Zealand hip hop, DLT told Music 101, he's now old enough to accept the title. Video, Audio

A New Zealand charity is on the lookout for second-hand tractors Tongan farmers can use to till their ash-laden soil. Audio

Manchester City won their third straight Premier League crown, big-spending Chelsea could only finish in mid-table and 2016 champions Leicester City were relegated.

Celebrating NZTrio's 20 years of vibrant performances, this one is full of good vibrations including the world premiere of Searching for the Mountain by Gao Ping.

Poulima Salima talks with Bryan Crump about his work as a composer. Video, Audio

The House - Efforts are underway to make Parliament more accessible for people who live with disability, after a new position of Senior Accessibility Advisor was established. Audio

This brilliantly told tale of toxic trustafarians and the corporate schemers of media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo comes to an end this evening.